The Shure MV6 is a little different. It's an accessible USB microphone positioned for "gamers," but it's really Shure's attempt to break into a new price segment with a more affordable product.

Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB (and XLR with USB) mics for gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

I have a regular quality USB microphone for sounding good on podcast interviews and video calls, but it’s another sizeable thing to carry around when traveling, especially with a carry-on. So I ...

While officially there’s no way to use a USB microphone with Xbox, there is a workaround that could be the solution you’re ...

Beginners and smaller-audience creators will want to stick with a USB-powered microphone, which is typically quite easy to use. Seasoned streamers and vloggers will want an XLR mic for higher ...

The Shure MV6 brings the iconic brand to a lower price point with an accessible USB microphone aimed at gamers and creators. It's a simple plug-and-play microphone with excellent overall audio ...

Read our Elgato Wave:3 review. The Blue Yeti has been around for ages and remains one of the most popular USB microphone options around thanks to its incredible versatility, robust build ...

I hate to say it, but one of the best microphones for streaming and gaming could be the difference maker between someone stopping on your content for 30 seconds or so, and you gaining a dedicated ...

When [Mahesh Venkitachalam] was experimenting with machine learning for audio applications on a Raspberry Pi, he found himself looking for a simple USB microphone. A cheap one was easy to find ...

So which to buy? Well, the best microphone for gaming right now is the Shure MV6. It's a desktop USB mic with proper credentials from one of the most respected names in the audio industry ...